Not only does St. Francis’ concern for the poor relate to their lives, but care for earth — or “Sister Earth” as he called her — relates to their livelihood.

When the literal or figurative smoke clears, we need respite.

One of the lessons we learn from the lives of Joachim and Anne is that children and grandchildren are ours and yet not ours.

In this national act of consecration, we continue to pray that God, who is love, will conquer the hearts and minds of those who resist the call to love and mercy.

Like her patron the farmer, Sister Isidore lived close to the world of nature and close to God in a continuum of respect and love.

Have you thought about the environmental impact of your labor and lifestyle?

"...weariness of the soul must needs be remedied by resting the soul; and the soul’s rest is pleasure.”

One of the wonders of our Church — and foremost among its blessings — is its catholicity with a little “c.”